Improvement of food availability for zebus

Improvement of food availability for zebus

An emblematic animal threatened by global warming

CONTEXT

- The zebu is an emblematic animal associated with the Malagasy identity, a key resource for agricultural works and a vehicle for savings and investments
- The zebu is one of the main sources of animal proteins (85% of the total)
- Global warming entails water and food shortages affecting the zebus
- Lack of competences and sensitization of small farmers

INTEGRATED APPROACH RELYING ON THREE PILLARS

Pasture valorization
> Use of endogenous species
> Seasonal management practices in the fields

Construction of 250 drinking troughs in priority areas

Protection of females and calves
> Fodder crops and leguminous plants near the yards for females and calves